ANZAC DAY commemoration in Chiang Mai 2019

[2wheels]

I was on the Honda by 5am heading into CNX city to pay my respects at the ANZAC Day ceremony held at the Christian Outreach Centre Foundation.

A large group had gathered by 6am and a short but dignified ceremony followed.

The Aussie Navy and Army were represented as was the Thai Army.

This Thai Army chap did an excellent rendition of the very difficult 'Last Post'.

About a dozen wreaths were laid.

These poppies were made by local school children.

During the service we were all teased by the yummy smells coming from the barbeque area, where the wonderful staff and volunteers had prepared a 'sausage sizzle' for us. Brilliant effort and thank you.

They even had 'Anzac biscuits' and 'Tim Tam'!!!

And 'damper'!
All the necessary ingredients for an Aussie Kulcha event here.

For those wondering about Anzac Biscuits, here's how to make them.

We sat around chatting for an hour or so.

Then I rode around the still quiet city for a while before calling into Riders Corner where Ian and Khun Tum had organized a barbeque and Aussie Rules football and Rugby. More Aussie Kulcha.

An excellent shirt.

And an excellent bbq. Best steak in town too.

Next year we will have a wreath to contribute to the service.

 

[2wheels]

About ANZAC Day and the service venue.

ANZAC DAY 2019

Anzac Day in Chiang Mai is celebrated on Thursday 25 April 2019 and hosted by the House of Praise International Church/Christian Outreach Center. The Dawn service is held at their facility – …

australianconsulatechiangmai.com

 

[2wheels]

And down in Kanchanaburi ...

Anzac Day service held in Kanchanaburi

The Anzac Day ceremony at Kanchanaburi War Cemetery on April 25 marked those who died in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps, principally in the Gallipoli landings in Turkey during the First World War and the Allied soldiers who died building the death railway between Thailand and Myanmar.

www.nationmultimedia.com

(The Nation)

 

[The Bigfella]

Great report and photos, thanks Ron. I'll add a couple of snaps off the phone.....

Wish to add my thanks to the venue for the service. Easy to get to and they ran things brilliantly. It was good to speak with Jonathon, who is the senior pastor there and who was the MC for the ceremony

In a former life, I've sat in the very front rows of the service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra, with the PM delivering the address. This service in Chiang Mai was no less poignant. ANZACs everywhere remember the sacrifices made for them. Lest we Forget.

Having changed venues, I was surprised to see how well behaved we all were... water only on display, back at Rider's

The televised service was quite touching and I have to say, the bugler at the MCG was the coolest dude I've ever seen play the bugle. There was a tear in more than one eye.... which stopped me capturing him on "film". I noticed a quizzical look or two from some Thais when every man in the place stood to attention during a television broadcast.

... and yes, the BBQ continued until late into the night, with a surf and turf theme being dominant....

The BBQ had shut down at this stage.... ahead of a five nations nailing of the bottle of Glenmorangie....

It's near on 30 years since I saw my father in his last ANZAC Day march.... but we don't forget their sacrifice. He was a PoW from 1941-45.

 

[2wheels]

And at Hellfire Pass ...

Hellfire Pass ride commemorates Anzac Day - webBikeWorld

A group of Aussie riders is celebrating Anzac Day with their second ride to the famous River Kwai and Hellfire Pass in Thailand.

motorbikewriter.com

(MotorbikeWriter)

 

[2wheels]

A 102 year old Survivor returns to Hellfire pass.

Thai-Burma Railway survivor returns one last time

World War II veteran and ‘Death Railway’ survivor Harold Martin has returned to his place of captivity one more time, in an emotional journey at the age of 102.

thewest.com.au

(The West Australian)

 

[merantau]

I was on the Honda by 5am heading into CNX city to pay my respects at the ANZAC Day ceremony held at the Christian Outreach Centre Foundation.

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A large group had gathered by 6am and a short but dignified ceremony followed.

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The Aussie Navy and Army were represented as was the Thai Army.

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This Thai Army chap did an excellent rendition of the very difficult 'Last Post'.

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About a dozen wreaths were laid.

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These poppies were made by local school children.

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During the service we were all teased by the yummy smells coming from the barbeque area, where the wonderful staff and volunteers had prepared a 'sausage sizzle' for us. Brilliant effort and thank you.

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They even had 'Anzac biscuits' and 'Tim Tam'!!!

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And 'damper'!
All the necessary ingredients for an Aussie Kulcha event here.

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For those wondering about Anzac Biscuits, here's how to make them.

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We sat around chatting for an hour or so.

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Then I rode around the still quiet city for a while before calling into Riders Corner where Ian and Khun Tum had organized a barbeque and Aussie Rules football and Rugby. More Aussie Kulcha.

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An excellent shirt.

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And an excellent bbq. Best steak in town too.

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Next year we will have a wreath to contribute to the service.

 

[merantau]

Excellent report of an impressive and dignified service. ANZAC Day is of special significance to me as my father died on ANZAC Day, 1987. He was in the British Army - 16th Bomb Disposal Company, Royal Engineers.

 

[2wheels]

Thank you merantau.